The goods lift at Boola Bardip is exactly that.

Designed to transport ancient artifacts, enormous replicas of dinosaurs and at times entire panoramas of museum themes, the enormous metal box is transformed into a stage for the evening. The Goods Lift as a venue goes to show that the spirit of theatre lives in us and a stage can be anywhere there is an artist and people willing to hear them. Tonight it is the perfect location to hear some unique live music.

A solitary performer wielding an electric guitar and rocking a “Wayne’s World” cap takes centre lift - stage! I mean centre stage.

The performer sings a beautiful song entitled “Riversong” and it feels just like a river… there are smooth dulcet tones bubbling across the space and Angie Coleman’s vocals are reminiscent of Missy Higgins - honest, raw and have a distinct Australiana charm. Her lilting guitar-play enchants in the reflective, silver interior of the goods-lift under shimmery pink and blue lighting.

Angie Coleman shared how her experience of anxiety twisted her interpretation of love and what emerges from this experience is lyrical poetry, there is always strength in vulnerability. There is a distinct feel of boldness to the concert, and while the backdrop is stark metal panelling there are delicate moments throughout the interesting and brave vocal arrangements that the singer delivers on.

Angie is an unassuming, humble and talented performer, their songs are sweet stories that have emotion scrawled a cross every page. The wonderful songstress Felicity Groom is our Master of Ceremonies for the evening and she guides the audience through the various transitions.

We all move into the small room that is the Goods Lift and it closes up like a metal fortress. We are transported up to the backstage of the museum and walk through silhouettes of dinosaurs and giant sea-creatures to the wildlife museum exhibit, here we will experience the second set with Grace Sanders and Ezekiel performing.

The two wear over ear headphones and funky ‘fits to show us how spectacular it can be when experimental electronics works.

The feel of their performance is like they are putting together a puzzle crouching down and hunching over soundboards, instruments and synthesisers, however this collaborative is also ultra-refined. Grace has honed stylised movements that accompany her singing and she has the art of peering into the audience to both see and be seen.

Warbled static aligns pieced through the song aligns with with nature sounds that we would expect to hear in a wildlife exhibit. Grace’s clean vocals and command of voice are used to good effect. Initially gentle then building to crescendos, their voice is both powerful and dynamic. At times there are haunting whispers throughout the static then pure pure vocals cut through, if this vocal powerhouse is not careful they will wake the dinosaurs in Boola Bardip for sure.

The performers are clearly co-creators in this cleverly coordinated chaos and both of the sets this evening lead to a rather special experience.